I have a 07 1k. 2300 miles. I would love some info on chain care. Clean with karosene and brush? Heat the chain and apply wax? How often? Brands? How often? Thanks!

 

Sorry didnt see other post. it has some chain care info

 

Wipe off excess grease and dirt with a soft cloth, apply a thin coat of gear oil. The manual has instructions on it. Wire brushes and heating will destroy the o-ring seals.

 

If you want to start a bar fight, the subject of oil/lubricants are a good bet. I dont want to fight. But here is my take;

Any thick sticky substance {like chain wax} attracts and holds road mung/grit. This combination is highly abrasive..think valve grinding paste. It eats away at your sprockets teeth and enlarge the gap.This forms hooked teeth which stretches your cain between the rollers.

I suggest an old tooth brush and WD 40 as an easy method of cleaning all grit from the sprocket and chain. Do not forget the countershaft sprocket cover as there is likely to be a huge glop of this mess formed tight aroung these compmemts in there. Your chain will pick this stuff up as it rotates.

Prior to finding the Repsiol chain lube, I 've been using WD 40 forever with good results. It does notattract grit. It didnot last a long time however. Repsol chain lube is as good in this regard but has staying power. Highly recommended.

Bring your bike back from a ride. While the chain is warm apply a very thin coating of lube tothe rollersby aiming spray atthe inner and outer sides of the plates... from the lower runs top side. Spin the wheel briskly during application. You only need one revolution per side to adequately lube. Do not ride the bike until the solvents have flashed. You will not get fling off on your rim.

BTW, WD40 and a paper towel are the fastest way to rid your rims of brake dust/chain lube mess. Do not get on tires.

Happy Trails.

 

Thanks now if it ever rains ill not ride and do the chain.

 

I have always used Motorex Chain Clean 611 to clean the chain. Wrap a piece of foil around the back side and under the chain to protect the swingarm and rim/tire from overspray; and fold a funnel spout off one end to drain into a cup or pan. I spray the chain good while rotating the wheel, then take a nylon brush to it. After that, I wipe off all the excess cleaner and gunk from the chain, then apply some Castrol Chain Wax while also spinning the tire. Voila, you're done! One thing that is commonly noted, is that people over-lube their chains. You don't have to have layers of lubricant, only the o-rings and inside of the chain needs to be lubed, so you want to make sure you lube it enough, but not overly to where your chain is oozing afterwards.

On a side note, there are many advocates that will argue WD-40 is not a good choice as a cleaner since it will break down the o-rings. I don't have any evidence to back this up, just what I have heard so I thought I would throw it out there. mountainrider is right, you want to start a good fight, this is the question to ask.

 

Try this:

http://cbrworld.net/forums/thread/258433.aspx

 

Thank you mr fish very helpful on my way to do it now